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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.97, 5,011.76 and 1,150.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.97, 5,011.76 and 1,150.17 is: 1,724.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.97 : 5,011.76 = 1,150.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.97/5,011.76 = 1,150.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.97x = 5,011.76 × 1,150.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.97x = 5,764,370.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,764,370.25/3,341.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.84

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